Team

Who we are

Building a better future together

A purpose-driven team building Alkemio alongside the pioneers we work with. We come from across product, engineering, advisory, and the on-the-ground reality of complex collaboration.

Alkemio is held in steward-ownership and governed through the Alkemio Foundation, keeping the mission of fostering societal collaboration central as the platform grows.

Meet the Team

Our purpose-driven team of professionals

Neil Smyth

Board Member | Co-founder | CEO

Entrepreneur | CTO | Leading Alkemio's vision for collaborative innovation and societal impact.

René Honig

Board Member | Co-founder | Chief AI

Strategy | Technology | Digital Transformation | Cybersecurity. Leading AI initiatives and strategic technology development.

Valentin Yanakiev

Engineering Lead

Leading engineering excellence and technical architecture for the Alkemio platform.

Simone Rietmeijer

Product Manager

Leading product development and user experience design for the Alkemio platform.

Anton Starikov

Architecture Lead

Responsible for the technical architecture of the Alkemio platform.

Fintan Smyth

Strategy and Fundraising Lead

Leading Alkemio's fundraising and strategic development.

Denise Larsson

Community Lead

Building and nurturing our global community of innovators and change-makers.

Evgeni Dimitrov

Quality Assurance Lead

Ensuring quality and reliability across all Alkemio platform development and deployment.

Maloe van den Hoogen

Business Developer

Expanding business opportunities and strategic partnerships for platform growth.

Borislav Kolev

Client Team Lead

Managing platform development and ensuring successful platform implementations.

Svetoslav Petkov

Senior Developer

Contributing to core platform development and feature implementation.

Carlos Cano de Santayana

Full Stack Developer

Developing end-to-end solutions for collaborative innovation and platform functionality.

Polina Boneva

Software Engineer

Responsible for user experience, accessibility, and platform maintenance.

Robin Z. Tharakan

Public Interest Technology Lead

Advocating for technology that serves the public interest and societal collaboration.

Jeroen Nijkamp

User Experience Designer

Designing intuitive user experiences and interfaces for collaborative innovation.

Anne Klok

Business Developer

Expanding business opportunities and strategic partnerships for platform growth.

Marlise Verwijs

Thesis Intern

Researching value-sensitive platform design for reputation and recognition mechanisms.

Advisors

Strategic Guidance & Expertise

Our team is supported by experienced advisors who provide strategic guidance and industry expertise. On demand participation.

Hans Schröder

Counsel

Providing fiscal counsel and strategic advisory services for organizational development.

Viki Pavlic

Pitch Coach

Coaching and mentoring for effective presentation and communication strategies.

Paul Skinner

Narratives

Developing compelling narratives and storytelling strategies for impact communication.

Michiel van Putten

Advisor

Strategic advisory support for business development and growth initiatives.

Fergus Murphy

Advisor

Strategic advisory support for business development and growth initiatives.

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Discover opportunities to join our team or learn about our valued past contributors

Join Our Team

Explore current openings and become part of our innovative team building the future of collaboration.

Vacancies

Past Contributors

Meet the talented individuals who have contributed to our journey and helped shape our platform.

Past Contributors